1964 - Barclays acquires its first major presence in Africa through mergers with Colonial Bank, the Anglo Egyptian Bank and the National Bank of South Africa to form Barclays Bank Dominion, Colonial and Overseas.

Corporate and Investment Banking is acknowledged as a leading player in African capital markets and offers a full range of products with the ability to leverage a unique combination of both local presence as well as the global reach of Barclays.

We recognise the challenges the power and energy sector face, and the vital role that it plays on the continent. Significant investment in the sector is being made in Africa to address the power and energy demands.

The Natural Resources sector forms part of the global metals, mining, and oil and gas sector. The teams have a proven track record of successful delivery for this sector, as well as commodity trading businesses around the world.

We have been supporting the Consumer and retail sector for many years, and this depth of experience gives us the insight to develop innovative products and services for the challenges and opportunities that the industry presents.

As a member of the first bank to have a dedicated healthcare and pharmaceuticals team, you can rely on our global expertise, our genuine interest, industry knowledge as well as our commitment to your sector.

The Real Estate team is responsible for our relationships with the largest commercial property players in the region, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), institutions, private equity funds and large private property investors/developers.

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Kenya

Powering education for future generations.

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It starts with a vision

In order to achieve the level of economic growth anticipated in Kenya's Vision 2030, the country needs to develop additional and cost-effective energy generating resources. Historically, Kenya has been reliant on hydropower. However increasing climate variability, especially more droughts has brought into question the reliability of hydropower alone.

Melec PowerGen with Thika Power Ltd had a vision to contribute towards answering the power and energy challenges facing Kenya, by adding stable and affordable energy to the grid.

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We are there for our clients

We helped finance the construction of a EURO 112 million heavy-fuel oil fired independent thermal power plant, enabling the Thika Power Project to supply 87 megawatts of power to the grid.

Thika Power Project

Together we make a difference

By contributing towards supplying stable power to the neighbouring areas, Thika Power Ltd has ensured that the community has access to electricity. Our partnership allows people from the Thika community to work and study, even after the sun has set.

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With dedicated Power, Utilities and Infrastructure sector specialists, we offer bespoke corporate and investment banking solutions that enable our clients to realise their vision, and have a positive impact on communities, countries and the African continent. Because when ambitions change lives, we all prosper.

Barclays is the trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 122702), registered in England with registration number 1026167 and its registered office at 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Africa Group Limited’s Corporate and Investment Banking, is a division of Absa Bank Limited (Reg. No 1986/004794/06, an Authorised Financial Services Provider and registered Credit Provider Reg. No NCRCP7). Absa Bank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited.

Barclays is the trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 122702), registered in England with registration number 1026167 and its registered office at 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Africa Group Limited’s Corporate and Investment Banking, is a division of Absa Bank Limited (Reg. No 1986/004794/06, an Authorised Financial Services Provider and registered Credit Provider Reg. No NCRCP7). Absa Bank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited.